Accounting and Financial Assistant

4 weeks ago


Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom DCA Recruitment Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join our finance team as an Assistant Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial assistance to the Senior Accountant and supporting the effective operation of the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Manage billing operations, including creating timetables, communicating with admissions and teaching staff, and improving billing systems.
  2. Oversee credit control processes, following school policies and escalating issues when necessary.
  3. Provide weekly debtors reports to the Senior Leadership Team, highlighting key performance indicators, cash collected, and debt age.
  4. Administer the GoCardless direct debit system, resolving any system or parental queries promptly.
  5. Process bank transactions, including daily postings and monthly reconciliations.
  6. Respond to parental queries via phone and email.
  7. Calculate EYFS funding claims, adhering to relevant legislation.
  8. Assist in month-end procedures and collaborate with the Senior Accountant on journals, accruals, and fixed assets.
  9. Act as the first point of contact for the Finance Assistant, offering support in various bookkeeping areas.
  10. Aid the Senior Accountant during the annual statutory audit.

Essential Qualifications and Experience: Minimum Level 3 AAT qualification (or actively pursuing one), ideally 5+ years' experience in a similar role, excellent communication and organisational skills, and ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.

Salary Range: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum based on experience


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